Mike Bigland

http://www.thegardeningwebsite.co.uk

02:20 14-Dec-2017

I
studied sculpture with David Howorth in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, for
over 2 years, after retiring from a 32-year career in engineering design
and manufacture. I have studied wax modelling and also moulding and
casting at West Dean College.

Initially my sculptures focused on
the ethnic variation in both portrait and form working in clay, wax and
plaster. I manufacture my own moulds and cast pieces in plaster,
cement fondue and terracotta. I have work cast in bronze or other metals
by a specialist foundry.

My latest work is in stainless steel and explores the essential elements of plant forms.

All
this work is of a welded construction and is designed for external
display within the garden environment, or as indoor arrangements. I am
also working on some new individual flower forms for display in May
2010.

Additionally
I am studying jewellery design and manufacture at the Birmingham
School of Jewellery. I am focusing on silver pieces predominantly with
an Arts & Crafts theme.

Onyx Brooch

Triple Ring

Working across these disciplines and incorporating engineering is very stimulating and encourages cross-fertilization of ideas.